Derrick Nsibambi Explained

Derrick Nsibambi
Birth Date:19 June 1994
Birth Place:Mulago, Uganda
Height:1.74m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Bandari
Years1:2014–2018
Clubs1:Kampala Capital City Authority
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Smouha
Caps2:59
Goals2:6
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Sidama Coffee
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Sebeta City
Caps4:14
Goals4:2
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Uganda Revenue Authority
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Al-Bashayer
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Bandari
Nationalyears1:2017–
Nationalteam1:Uganda
Nationalcaps1:22
Nationalgoals1:6
Club-Update:13:50, 22 January 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:13:50, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

Derrick Nsibambi (born 19 June 1994) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays for Kenyan club Bandari and the Uganda national team as a forward.

Club career

Born in Mulago, Nsibambi began his career with Kampala Capital City Authority,[1] [2] signing a new contract in July 2017.[3] In January 2018 he said that he would leave the club,[4] before later returning to the club.[5]

In June 2018 he signed for Egyptian club Smouha,[6] [7] [8] initially departing the club before re-joining in January 2020.[9] He suffered from the effects of coronavirus in July and August 2020,[10] [11] but by September 2020 his form with the club was described as "impressive".[12]

After playing in Ethiopia for Sidama Coffee and Sebeta City,[13] he returned to Uganda with Uganda Revenue Authority,[14] before joining Omani club Al-Bashayer in January 2023.[15] [16] [17] [18] In August 2023 he signed for Kenyan club Bandari.[19] [20]

International career

He made his international debut for Uganda in 2017, playing for them at the 2017 CECAFA Cup.[21] He was also aa squad member at the 2018 African Nations Championship.[7] In November 2018 he had to pull out of the national team as he did not have a passport.[22]

Career statistics

International

Uganda national team
YearAppsGoals
2017135
201851
201900
202020
202120
Total226

International goals

Scores and results list Uganda's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 22 July 2017 StarTimes Stadium, Kampala, Uganda 1–0 5–1 2018 African Nations Championship qualification
2. 12 August 2017 St. Mary's Stadium-Kitende, Kampala, Uganda 3–0 3–0 2018 African Nations Championship qualification
3. 8 December 2017 Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, Kenya 3–1 5–1 2017 CECAFA Cup
4. align=center 4–1
5. 10 December 2017 Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, Kenya 1–1 1–1 2017 CECAFA Cup
6. 15 December 2017 Moi Stadium, Kisumu, Kenya 1–1 1–2 2017 CECAFA Cup
7. 14 January 2018 Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco 1–1 1–3 2018 African Nations Championship

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nsibambi attributes form to hard work. New Vision.
  2. Web site: Derrick Nsibambi stands tall for KCCA FC. New Vision.
  3. Web site: KCCA trio Ochan, Kirabira and Nsibambi sign new contracts. New Vision.
  4. Web site: Nsibambi vows not to return to KCCA. Ismael. Kiyonga. 30 January 2018. Kawowo Sports.
  5. Web site: Nsibambi back on terms with KCCA. Ismael. Kiyonga. 1 February 2018. Kawowo Sports.
  6. Web site: Striker Nsibambi bids farewell at KCCA Football Club. David. Isabirye. 17 June 2018. Kawowo Sports.
  7. Web site: Uganda's Derrick Nsibambi joins Smouha FC. 6 June 2018. ESPN.com.
  8. Web site: Smouha SC's Nsimbabi credits former KCCA FC trio for career growth | Goal.com Uganda. 8 May 2020. www.goal.com.
  9. Web site: Nsibambi: Uganda forward returns to sign for Smouha FC | Goal.com Uganda. 4 January 2020. www.goal.com.
  10. Web site: Coronavirus: ‘I will be fine’ – Uganda and Smouha SC forward Nsibambi | Goal.com Uganda. 23 July 2020. www.goal.com.
  11. Web site: Nsibambi recovers from COVID-19. Joel. Muyita. 5 August 2020. Kawowo Sports.
  12. Web site: Uganda cranes forward Derrick Nsibambi opens up on current form. Independent. Reporter. 14 September 2020.
  13. Web site: Derrick Nsibambi joins new club in Ethiopia | Swift Sports Uganda. 29 September 2021.
  14. Web site: Nsibambi in the spotlight as KCCA host bogey URA. Ismael. Kiyonga. 19 November 2022. Kawowo Sports.
  15. Web site: Nsibambi leaves URA after only three months. Ismael. Kiyonga. 8 January 2023. Kawowo Sports.
  16. Web site: Nsibambi, Mbowa departure blurs URA's awful season. 10 January 2023. Monitor.
  17. Web site: Derrick Nsibambi Leaves URA, Joins New Club in Oman. John Paul. Ntege. 7 January 2023.
  18. Web site: URA confirms departure of Derrick Nsibambi. Ismael. Kiyonga. 8 January 2023. UPL: Our League, Go For It.
  19. Web site: Derrick Nsibambi completes transfer to Kenya Premier League side | Swift Sports Uganda. 21 August 2023.
  20. Web site: Bandari to rope in Ugandan marksman. 22 August 2023. Citizen Digital.
  21. Web site: CECAFA 2017: Nsibambi grabs late equalizer for nine-man Uganda Cranes against Ethiopia. David. Isabirye. 10 December 2017. Kawowo Sports.
  22. Web site: Nsibambi lack of passport irks Micho. Ismael. Kiyonga. 9 November 2016. Kawowo Sports.